HomeMy WebLinkAbout4.20.2017 MINUTES Minimum Housing Standards Board
Minutes
April 20, 2017
Board Members Present: Mark Hardin, Gerardo Rodriguez, Kevin Whisenant
and Diane Bailey
Staff Members Present: Jesse Lopez — Code Enforcement Officer, Judy
Rasher-Secretary. Nick Mogg — Code Enforcement,
Guests Present: Fidelis Chuks Abigide. Mr. & Mrs. Terry
First item on the agenda - Approval of March 16, 2017 Minutes. Gerardo
Rodriguez made a motion to approve minutes as presented. Kevin Whisenant
seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously.
Second item on the agenda — Case MH-17-02 being a request to demolish
structures located at 1310 W 11th Street, Plainview. Texas, Hale County —
review and take action. Jesse Lopez presented the case. The property is
privately owned. The structure has been vacant since November, 2013
according to the City utility records. The structure of the home has a portion of
the east waft and roof system that has collapsed. The partial collapse has
exposed the inside of the residence to the weather. Various exterior walls of the
home show signs of severe cracking and deterioration. The front and side doors
are unsecured. The structure has become so out of repair as to be dangerous,
unsafe, insanitary and unfit for human habitation or occupancy. To date, the
property owner has not taken any action to remove, repair or demolish said
structure.
Homeowner, Fidelia Chuks Abigide appeared before the board. Mr. Abigide
stated that he has not reside at 1310 W 11"' Street since 2011. Mr. Abigide
further states that he does not have the funds to repair or demolish the home.
Stall makes the recommendation that the structure be demolished and all debris
moved to the landfill. Motion was made by Kevin Whisenant and seconded by
Gerardo Rodriguez. Motion carried unanimously.
Third item on the agenda — Case MH-16-08 being a request to demolish a
structure located at 102 W Carver,Plainview, Texas, Hale County — review and
take action. Jesse Lopez presented the case. The property is privately owned.
The windows are either broken and/or missing, several areas of the interior walls
and ceilings have holes exposed to the outside, and the plumbing and electrical
system is in a severe state of disrepair. The structure has become so out of
repair as to be dangerous, unsafe. insanitary and unfit for human habitation or
occupancy per Section 108.1.5 of the international Property Maintenance Code
(IPMC).
A code violation letter was sent on April 5. 2016. Shortly after, the homeowner
phoned staff and stated that they live out of the state, have no interest in the
property, have not visited the site in at least 5 years, and that medical issues
prevent them from being able to maintain the site as required. Currently, there
are no delinquent taxes owed on the property (2.016).
Staff makes the recommendation that the structure be demolished and all debris
moved to the landfill. Motion was made by Gerardo Rodriguez and seconded by
Diane Bailey. Motion carried unanimously.
Fourth item on the agenda — MH-16-10 being a request to demolish a structure
located at 1500 Joliet Street, Plainview. Texas, Hale County — review and take
action. Jesse Lopez presented this case. The structure being considered for
demolition is a non-residential structure located at 1500 Joliet Street. A portion
of the roof system has failed and has fallen in and several areas of the exterior
walls show signs of severe cracking. The residence is unsecured whereas doors
and windows are missing and/or broken. With partial collapse of the roofing
system and the fact that it is unsecured, staff is of the opinion that the structure
can be considered a dangerous structure per Section 108.1.5 of the International
Property Maintenance Code (IPMC).
A code violation letter was sent in November 28, 2016. The current landowner
acquired the home in October of 2016. It is worth noting that a violation letter
was sent August 3, 2016 to the previous landowner, with no response resulting.
Currently, there are no delinquent taxes owed on the property (2016).
Owner, Jo Lynn Terry presented herself before the board. Owner stated that
they acquired the properly 5 '/ months ago, have been cleaning up the property
and are in the process of demolishing the structure. Owner has agreed to bring
the structure up to code or demolish the structure.
Staff makes the recommendation that the structure be demolished and all debris
moved to the landfill. Motion was made by Gerardo Rodriguez and seconded by
Diane Bailey. Motion carried unanimously
No further business, meeting adjourned at 6:22 PM.
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